. Black Beauty This dramatic dining room by StyleHaus Interiors owes its debonair style in large part to its glamorous black-and-gold peacock wallpaper. Black and very dark colors are sure bets for elevating your dining room style. I recommend that you look for dark wallpaper with texture or subtle pattern to break the intensity of the color a bit. Why it works: Plenty of light streaming through the windows and a large opening to another room with windows help balance this wallpaper’s dark hue. The light illuminates the gold details in the wallpaper (see the next photo for a closer look). The ceiling inset and the striking light fixture echo the dramatic hue of the wallpaper, creating a cohesive room.
And get a load of the green dining chairs — they’re wearing the furniture equivalent of a hoodie. The top can be folded down over the back or propped up to transform the seat into a high-backed chair.
Tips for converting a vanity: Mclean advises finding the piece of furniture you want to use and then designing the space around it. “It is very difficult to specify the appropriate sink and faucet when you don’t know the dimensions of the vanity,” she says. Sink dimensions in relation to the vanity and the faucet, along with spout reach and faucet height, are all factors you’ll need to know.
LET THE LIGHT BE YOUR GUIDE When you're painting a room, Joa Studholme of Farrow & Ball suggests you consider the direction of sunlight. Use bright colors in north-facing rooms, which tend to be darker, and create a warm glow in a west-facing room with pink or a red-based neutral. In south and east-facing rooms, opt for blue or white.
DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF HIGH-LOW DESIGN Kate Reynolds, co-owner of Studio Four NYC, believes in pairing big-ticket items with budget finds. “I think a room balances out better when you have different levels of price and craftsmanship,” she says. “It helps you notice the statement piece more.”
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